Holiday in Bali will not be complete without visiting the beach. This Bali Island has many nautical tourism that you can choose according to the location and travel time.
If you stay in Pecatu or South Kuta area and do not have much time to visit the distant beach, you can come to Padang Padang Beach.
The beach, also known as Labuan Sait Beach, is famous for its backdrop of rolling hills and rugged rocks. Crystal clear sea water will add to the beauty of panorama in Padang Padang Beach.
For more information on Padang Padang Beach, you can find the details below:
Padang Padang Beach Privileges
For those who want to find alternative maritime tourism besides Kuta Beach, Legian Beach, and Seminyak Beach, Padang Padang Beach is the right choice.This white sandy beach has a variety of unique attractions that will make you feel the time to spend your holiday. Here are the privileges of Padang Padang Beach:
There are Large of Rocks Around The Beach
The location of Padang Padang Beach is surrounded by sturdy rocks, thus adding an exotic impression on the natural.
In addition, many large rocks make Padang Padang beach look hidden like private beach.
Nevertheless, the presence of these large rocks is not disturbing at all. Coupled with clean white sand and crystal clear sea water, you can relax or sunbathe while waiting for the sunset under the big rocks.
Been the location of famous movie scenes
Several years ago, Padang Padang Beach began to be the target of foreign tourists. It is evident from the Hollywood film titled "Eat Pray Love" which aired in 2010.
This film starring Julia Roberts took some film scenes in Bali. One of the places in Bali that serves as the location of the film is the Padang Padang beach.
Reportedly, when filming the movie "Eat Pray Love" area of Padang Padang Beach closed to the public. However, this is not detrimental to the maintainer because the process of making this movie is used as a free promotion event for Padang Padang Beach.
Since then, more and more people are curious to see the beauty of this beach right away.
Another fact surrounding Hollywood actress Julia Roberts has ever taken a film scene at Padang Padang Beach, apparently the band Michael Learns to Rock (MLTR) is also shooting a video clip of the song titled "Someday" in the same place in 1996.
Fun Surf Waves
The reputation of Padang Padang Beach as a surfing place is quite famous among foreign tourists. Every year, international surf competitions are always held on the beach.
To surf optimally, you first have to swim for 300 meters to the middle of the sea.
Right in the middle of the sea, the waves are quite large with strong underwater currents. This creates its own challenges, attracting surfers to conquer the waves of Padang Padang beach.
On the other hand, the waves by the sea tend to calm down. Usually, this area is more widely used by visitors to swim or just play water.
Facilities in Padang Padang Beach
In addition, there are surfboard rental for you who want to try surfing or not carrying surf gear. You can rent one surfboard for IDR 100,000 for 2 hours usage.
If you don't want to surf, you can also set up a sunbathing mat on the beach or wait for the sunset.
Once you are satisfied with the beach, you can rinse the body in the public toilet that has been provided by the organizer.
For those who are hungry, you can visit places to eat in Padang Padang beach area. There are seafood, instant noodles, and fresh drinks offered by the salespeople.
Meanwhile, you who want to stay longer in this beach area can also rent an inn. Some of the accommodation you can choose from are guest houses and hotels in Padang Padang beach.
Admission Ticket and Opening Hours
Before enjoying the beautiful view of Padang Padang Beach, you must buy your admission ticket. This admission system was implemented only since 1 March 2016 then.The admission price charged for domestic tourists is IDR 5,000 and IDR 10,000 for foreign tourists.
Special for children (domestic tourists), free of charge. Meanwhile, children (foreign tourists) must pay IDR 5,000.
You also have to set up more money when you come by private vehicles. The cost of parking here is priced at IDR 2,000 for motorcycles and IDR 5,000 for car.
About operating hours, Padang Padang Beach is open 24 hours. If you are staying in one of the lodgings near this maritime tourist area, you can go back and forth to visit Padang Padang Beach at your own pace.
Location and Access to Padang Padang Beach
It has become a popular tourist destination in Bali, Padang Padang Beach has easy road access through various vehicles.
Located on Jalan Labuan Sait, Pecatu village, you can travel about 15 km from downtown Denpasar.
Here is more information about the access to Padang Padang beach:
One lane with Dreamland Beach
When heading to Padang Padang Beach, you will also pass the entrance of Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park (GWK).
From Ngurah Rai Airport, you can pass the Jalan By Pass Ngurah Rai to the south, then turn right at the intersection By Pass Ngurah Rai and Bali Mandara toll road. If you are confused at this intersection, just look for directions to Pecatu or GWK area.
After passing through the intersection, continue to the south until it arrives at the intersection of Jalan Uluwatu and Highway campus UNUD.
Both roads can drive you to Pecatu. Usually, most people choose Jalan Uluwatu because it is faster.
Arriving at GWK, continue to drive about 1.5 km to the intersection. See directions and choose your way to Pecatu area.
After that, you will pass Pecatu Indah Resort area which becomes access to Dreamland beach.
About 400 meters from Pecatu Indah Resort, you will meet the intersection again.
Keep abreast of Uluwatu highway up to about 2 km. Right in front of the Pecatu Village office, you will again meet the intersection. Take a turn right through Jalan Labuan Sait to get to Padang Padang beach.
Through Stairs in a Cliff Gap to Reach The Beach
To reach the beach, you have to pass through the gaps of the corals that make up a small cave.
The gap has a narrow size and consists of hundreds of stairs. So narrow that visitors should be slightly tilting the body when there are other visitors who walk from the opposite direction.
Even so, the climb down the stairs in this coral gap that characterizes when visiting Padang Padang Beach.
After going through the unusual journey, you will be greeted immediately with a beautiful view.
The background decorated with green hills and steep rocks makes Padang Padang beach so unique. Coupled with crystal clear sea water and clean sand beach, you will definitely forget the feeling of fatigue during the trip.
☆☆☆☆☆
"A nautical paradise", that is Padang Padang beach. Given the beauty of nature, it is not excessive beach in Pecatu this one gets the mention of it.
To prove the beauty of the rocks, seawater, and all of its contents, you must visit Padang Padang Beach while on vacation in Bali, especially if you are in Pecatu area.
Let's visit the beach in Bali even more!
EmoticonEmoticon